Overview
* Opportunity to enter the Crypto industry as Managing Director (m/f/d)
* Exciting leadership role at the forefront of financial innovation
About Our Client
My client is a Crypto company which is looking for a Managing Director Back Office (m/f/d), based in Frankfurt or ready to regularly commute. A direct professional background in the Crypto sector is NOT a requirement; however, my client expects a strong interest in digital innovation and a readiness to combine traditional financial processes with forward-looking technologies.
Job Description
* Overall responsibility for all back office functions: credit risk assessment, compliance, risk controlling, legal, and operations.
* Management of credit decision processes and risk assessments related to digital assets.
* Close collaboration with the front office in product development concerning digital assets while maintaining independence.
* Analysis and co-development of regulatory requirements related to digital financial instruments (e.g., MiCAR, BaFin guidelines, AML).
* Establishment and further development of control and governance structures related to digital assets.
* Leadership of cross-functional teams with a focus on efficiency, regulatory security, and digitalization.
* Representation of the back office function in internal committees as well as with supervisory authorities (BaFin, ECB).
* Promotion of a sustainable risk culture and continuous improvement of operational excellence within the second line of defence.
The Successful Applicant
* Completed university degree in business administration, law, finance, or a related field.
* At least 10 years of professional experience in the financial sector.
* Experience in a leadership role within back office or risk management.
* Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements in Germany (MaRisk, KWG, AML, BaFin), as well as European regulation (e.g. MiFID).
* Strong interest in blockchain technology and digital assets, previous work experience in this field is a nice to have.
* Experience with new technologies and willingness to further develop traditional processes.
* Convincing leadership and communication skills with a confident demeanour towards internal and external stakeholders.
* Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken.
What's on Offer
* Competitive base salary plus bonus.
* Potential for additional perks, including a company car.
* A permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
* A collaborative and innovative company culture in the financial services industry.
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